PRIVATE Tuscan Cooking Class & Wine in Maria’s Countryside Home

5.0(172)3 hFree cancellationBy Traveling Spoon

About this activity

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a private and immersive Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful Florence home with a lovely retired Italian couple. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your hands-on cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Maria teaches you 2-3 traditional Tuscan dishes. You'll learn traditional Italian cooking techniques that are easily replicated at home. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this lovely Italian family. If you choose to add-on a market tour, Maria gives you a guided tour of San Lorenzo market, the historic food market of Florence, perfect for food lovers. This experience includes round-trip transfers (up to 6 guests) in Maria's car from downtown Florence to her beautifully designed countryside home. During your car ride, Maria regales you with stories of the city. Vegetarians and guests with dietary requests are welcome!

What's included

✓Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (up to 6)
✓Private Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful countryside home
✓Local Italian wine

Meeting and pickup

(Up to 6 guests) Meet Maria at the entrance to Forno Sale Grosso in the Florence city center. She will pick you up in her car and drive you to the market if you choose the tour + class option or drive you to her beautiful countryside home, 15 minutes away if you choose the class only option.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
For your pasta class, Maria offers a choice of sauces: Ragu, broccoli pesto, arrabbiata or butter and sage with parmesan cream. If you have a specific preference, please inform her when making your booking.
For groups of 7 and above, please make your own way to and from Maria’s home.
Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
This experience is not suited for gluten-free diets. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Gluten-Free Pasta Class in a Gorgeous Florence Home".
Please note that markets are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
This home has a cat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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